Named after the bird, this festival, apart from being the biggest crowd puller, pays homage to the 16 tribes of Nagaland. A confluence of music, food {oh, the food} and dance, it takes place at the Kisama Heritage Village {near Kohima, the capital} surrounded by rich green hills. Day time sees ancient rituals, chilli eating contests, and car and bike rallies. The setting of the sun shifts the attention to the regional food, rock and metal acts- some of the region’s best.
When: 1st Dec- 10th Dec, 2015
Where: Naga Heritage Village, Kisama {12 km from Kohima}
Festival highlights: The food, the traditional practices of the tribes, the regional bands
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